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Great Little Minds Academy

1102 DOROTHY ST, Houston, TX 77008-6646

Operation number:
1672992
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
36
License effective:
December 27, 2018
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7139009105
Email:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers nine available inspections for Great Little Minds Academy from January 25, 2022 through August 4, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 20, 2026 and involved background screening.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
9

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77008

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.22
Local median
1.14

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
56%
Local median
40%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
78%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.76

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One caregiver observed caring for children did not have a background for the operation.
Correction deadline
February 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current annual fire inspection report.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The straps for the children feeding table were removed from the chairs. The children were not fastened while in use of the equipment.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director is missing the required annula training topics: * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Understanding building and physical premises safety. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(b) - Director Annual Training - Required 6 hours
Official code
746.1311(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
3 out of 4 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: * Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. * Understanding building and physical premises safety. * Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since June of 2024.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have an Consumer Product Safety Commission form for recalls in the building.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The directors first aid expired on 9/16/2023.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The directors CPR expired on 9/16/2023.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver stated she has 11 children when I counted they were 10 children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have 30 annual hours for training year 12/27/21 to 12/27/2022.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children did not have healthcare statements in their file.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children did not have address for their emergency contact.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation has prohibited equipment on the playground, they is a trapeze bars and a free swinging ropes.
Correction deadline
February 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4603(4) - Prohibited Equipment - Exercise Rings, Trapeze Bars, Free-Swinging Ropes
Official code
746.4603(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation dose not have enough mulch around and under the play structure.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The director stated at this time they are not allowing parents in the building due to COVID.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Official code
746.201(7)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
It was observed a caregiver in the pre-school classroom with children and had a pending background. Corrected: This was corrected when the caregiver left for the day.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
They were 5 infants with one caregiver when a caregiver step out to answer the door, the SAG in the classroom is 0-11 months old the caregiver was one child over.
Correction deadline
January 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of December.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)